Sirach 33:30

30 Set them to work, as is proper for them, and if they don't obey, make their shackles heavy. Don't overburden a person made of flesh, and don't do anything without exercising good judgment.

Sirach 33:30 In-Context

28 Put them to work so that they aren't idle,

29 because idleness teaches many evils.

30 Set them to work, as is proper for them, and if they don't obey, make their shackles heavy. Don't overburden a person made of flesh, and don't do anything without exercising good judgment.

31 If you have household slaves, treat them like yourself, because you purchased them with blood. If you have household slaves, treat them like siblings, because you will need them as you go through life.

32 If you mistreat them, and they leave and run away,